Juan R. Candelaria

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is launching Round 2 of its eBike voucher program on Tuesday, September 17 at noon. This round will remain open until Tuesday, October 1. As you know, DEEP’s eBike Incentive Program provides point-of-sale (POS) incentives to Connecticut residents who purchase a new qualifying eBike from a participating "brick and mortar" retailer in the state. The eBike incentive, which must be applied for online and obtained before purchasing an eligible eBike, is intended to provide additional electrified transportation options and improve air quality, especially within environmental justice and disadvantaged communities. 

There are two voucher amounts: the Standard Voucher is $500 and the enhanced “Voucher+” is $750. The vouchers are "stackable" so income-qualified Connecticut residents and residents in EJ or disadvantaged communities will be eligible for a $1,250 incentive. 

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Since 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Month has been held in September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, there is a national effort to put a library card in the hands of every school child in the country. 

Having a library card opens up a world of opportunity! Cardholders don't just have access to reading materials, that magic card can connect you to online databases and resources.

Sign up for a library card on your next visit to the library or check to see if you can apply for a card online! Once you have a hometown library card, you can use it at all the fantastic libraries in our state!